Fixing/Upgrading My Gaming PC...Is It Compatible?

So i am looking at a decent tax return and a new job, which means its time to fix my gaming pc. while im at it i figure ill upgrade a little. I am missing my GPU and so i will be replacing that, but i would also like to upgrade my PSU and adopt a SSD in place of my current HDD.

things i already have and dont want to replace just yet.Moboi5 processor

anyway, given that info, can anyone see any glaring compatibility issues for that GPU? i just dont have the necessary knowledge to make those observations. also would love thoughts on that PSU, and suggestions for a SSD.

would be interested in a pci-e SSD if they arent crazy expensive, but im not really sure what the deal is with those. just saw one when i was browsing newegg and was intrigued.

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@Hero said:@BlackHawk, is EVGA a decent brand? reviews say so, but im wary of those

I've only read good things about them but if you do have a problem, I've also read really good things about their RMA process. Wishing I had gotten an EVGA video card now that I'm reading about Gigabyte RMA horror stories.

ok, i think based on what im seeing on newegg, the SSD will have to wait for a little while. but not too long hopefully. id hate to get a bunch of CAD stuff set up and then trash it all to reinstall the OS

@RyanFodder, could you offer insight into CAD designed machines for a mechanical engineer? the solidworks site suggests these firepro GPUs that are way out of my price range, and i think most students price range. those arent really necessary right?

A decent GPU will allow for higher total polygon counts in 3D scenes. I have never used Solidworks though and don't know if it would take advantage of the GPU for simulation purposes. Rendering 3D scenes is a different story though. Depending on the render method and hardware you could see a benefit from a certain GPU over others. I think an R9 390 would be plenty for your use though.